Purchasing Managers Index reports now available

The Purchasing Managers Index Philippines report by i-Metrics Asia-Pacific Corporation is now available for purchase online.

This is an indicator of economic activity reflecting purchasing managers’ acquisition of goods and services. Considered as one of the most reliable activity-based business indicator that is trusted globally. It is used as an economic indicator in 32 countries.

This report is a project of the Foundation for the Society of Fellows in Supply Management (SOFSM) and Philippine Institute for Supply Management (PISM)

i-Metrics Asia-Pacific Corporation and DigitalFilipino.com collaborates regularly on the conduct of surveys and in generating the E-Commerce Intensity Index and E-Commerce Maturity Scorecard.

(The January 2014 webinar briefing was conducted by Dr. Nick Fontanilla, President of i-Metrics Asia-Pacific Corporation)

The January 2014 report shows signs that the Philippines will have a great year ahead. We also expect businesses to have increased their productivity and efficiency. This also includes effective manpower utilization. However, this growth is often discussed in parallel with rising unemployment in the country. In the video above, Dr. Nick Fontanilla shares his point of view that as the economy grows, efficiency also improves, therefore creating competitive highly-skilled employment opportunities.